"Hall, 77, drove into town from Norco four days ago to reserve the vantage point she's watched the procession from for more than six decades. She camped in her car and has already braved the rain before the float show. It's the first rain on the parade since 2006, as light rain overnight into Thursday morning is expected to pick up and continue into the afternoon, with 100% chance of dousing the usually dry Rose Parade, according to the National Weather Service."
"Underneath the 210 freeway overpass, at the very end of the parade, became a coveted spot to watch from this year as people seek any protection from the rain. That side of the route is also where supporters of the Los Angeles All City marching band typically congregate, and the band's color guard coach Martin Aguilar said that he was worried about players' instruments getting damaged in the rain."
"But folks still had positive attitudes toward the day. Magic Johnson, the 137th parade's Grand Marshal, said during a TV interview ahead of the parade start that he was thrilled for the event he'd grown up watchingrain or shine. Kevin and Daisy Rivera from Huntington Park sit on Colorado Blvd in the rain prior to the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026."
Carla Hall, 77, attended despite rain, driving from Norco four days earlier to reserve her longtime vantage spot and camping in her car. Light rain overnight into Thursday morning was forecast to intensify into the afternoon with a 100% chance of rain, marking the first parade rain since 2006 and one of fewer than a dozen wet parades in 136 years. Spectators clustered under the 210 freeway overpass for shelter. Los Angeles All City marching band coaches worried about instrument damage and the possibility of thunder forcing cancellation. Grand Marshal Magic Johnson expressed excitement for the parade rain or shine.
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